March 16, 2025
First Rocket Launch - Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket in 1926. This moment sparked the imagination of illustrators who spent the next 40 years dreaming up what space travel would look like. #OnThisDay #RocketLaunch #SpaceHistory #VintageFuturism #Astronomy #Science
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First .com Domain Registered - In 1985, the digital age truly began. While vintage posters predate this, the history of "the screen" and digital design has become its own fascinating category of collectible art. #OnThisDay #DotCom #InternetHistory #Technology #DigitalDesign #TechHistory
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Experience the peak of Jet Age glamour with this rare 'Miami' variant (vs. Florida) by David Klein. While his TWA designs are icons of mid-century art, this specific TWA masterpiece—featuring stylized cat-eye sunglasses over a vibrant South Beach cityscape—is a far more elusive find for the serious collector. A bold, sun-drenched tribute to the era when air travel was the ultimate fashion statement.
Included in our March Travel Poster Sale — TODAY - part of a 400-lot offering spanning the golden age of travel. View the full catalog and register to bid. https://auctions.posterconnection.com/
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Own a piece of award-winning advertising history. This 1963 Air India masterpiece, crowned 'World’s Best Airline Poster' at the ASTA Contest, features the iconic Little Maharajah in a quintessential display of the airline's legendary wit. A bold, humorous, and highly collectible example of mid-century graphic design at its most charming. Included in our March Travel Poster Sale — TOMORROW — part of a 400-lot offering spanning the golden age of travel. View the full catalog and register to bid. https://auctions.posterconnection.com/
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Discover a 'lost' icon of aviation history with this incredibly rare ca. late-1930s American Airlines poster. While the 'Travel the Easy Way' campaign became a hallmark of early commercial flight, this large-format 'Route of the Flagships' edition is a near-impossible find for collectors. Featuring the legendary Douglas DC-3 soaring over a serene, snow-covered village, it perfectly captures the dawn of year-round air travel. A museum-quality centerpiece for the most elite aviation or Americana collection. Included in our March Travel Poster Sale — part of a 400-lot offering spanning the golden age of travel. View the full catalog and register to bid. https://auctions.posterconnection.com/
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Fukushima Disaster - Reflecting on the 2011 nuclear disaster in Japan: a nuclear meltdown occurred following a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami. It was the worst nuclear accident since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. We honor the resilience of the Japanese people and the profound impact this event had on the modern world. #OnThisDay #Fukushima #History #WorldEvents #Reflection
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